Police are hunting for five men following an attempted murder on an Edinburgh street.

The 37-year-old victim was attacked following an altercation with two men on Featherhall Avenue, Corstorphine, at around 8.30pm on Thursday. Three other men then got out of a parked car and got involved with the attack.

The victim managed to escaped and was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with a serious but non-life threatening injury.

Police said the suspects were five white men in their 20s.

Detective inspector John Kavanagh, of Corstorphine Police Station, said: "This incident happened at a busy time of night and it's very possible someone would've seen this attack.

"The vehicle that the men got out of may have been a silver BMW but anyone who has further information is urged to contact us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.